Using the UC-33e as a MIDI interface

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Using the UC-33e as a MIDI interface

I’m trying to connect my Faderfox DX2 (midi channel 16) to my PC via the MIDI IN and USB MIDI OUT port on the M-Audio UC-33e. I’m able to receive signals from the UC-33e (in Traktor and MIDI-OX), but not from the DX2.

From the UC-33e instruction manual:

[quote]The MIDI in plug can be used to interface another MIDI device to your PC, via the USB port. Data received from this device will be transmitted via the
UC-33 to the PC.This is achieved using a second USB MIDI out. So, when you select the MIDI devices section of your sequencer you will see two UC-33
USB MIDI Ins.The first of these is used to receive the UC-33 controller data, the second is used to receive data from the other device connected to the
UC-33’s MIDI IN plug. So, the UC-33 is acting as a MIDI-to- USB interface for the other MIDI device.[/quote]

I also enabled the MIDI OUT FROM USB mode on the UC-33e, but still got nothing.

To test where the problem was, I connected my Livid Ohm (which does work when connected directly to the PC via USB) from its MIDI OUT to the UC-33e’s MIDI IN port. The PC, still, didn’t register any MIDI input from the Ohm. I think the problem might lie in the UC-33e.

Can the UC-33e be used as a MIDI interface for other devices?
What can I do to get the Faderfox to work?
Thanks

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I have done something pretty similar but using the audio 8 midi input and the uc33e midi output, and that worked for me. I’m on my iPhone in work at the min so i can’t check but, have you tried going into midi settings and opening the ports for the uc33e in and out? I can’t fully remember the proper terms, I can check later though.

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Oh and I know it sounds daft but have you got power for the livid or the fader fox’s? Midi cables do not send power like USB, I’m sure you knew that though.

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TBH, I thought you’d need a midi through port on a controller to let another midi controller communicate with your computer (in other words: daisy-chaining is not possible with midi controllers), but from the manual it seems that your setup should work.

That’s the only thing I can come up with too…

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The only midi settings I am aware of in the UC-33e is toggling the MIDI OUT FROM USB (by holding the SELECT and ASSIGN buttons simultaneously). That didn’t work either.

I’m able to use the UC-33e to successfully send MIDI signals to my PC and it works great with Traktor PRO. I just can’t get it to interface the DX2 with the PC via its USB MIDI OUT functionality. Since the DX2 can only send and receive data via its MIDI ports, I can’t use it as I don’t have any other MIDI interface (i.e. an Audio 8).

All the midi controllers (UC-33e, DX2, Ohm) are powered and their lights are working as they should. :slight_smile:
Thanks.

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This definitely works - I’ve had a Rolls midi pedal going through my UC-33e for years.

Best way to achieve it is using midi-ox. Combine both controllers outputs into a single output in midi-ox, and have that output send to your software.

Takes a bit of fiddling, but it DEFINITELY works…

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whats midi-ox?

In traktor preferences add general midi UC-33e and try putting all ports in both in port and out port.

I don’t see the need for more software.

You shouldn’t have to mess with settings on the UC-33 either.

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Glad to hear! Could you run me through the process or point me in the right direction?

In MIDI-OX I have 2 inputs registered as UC-33 USB MIDI Controls [1] and UC-33 USB MIDI Controls [2]. The latter should be the connected Faderfox. Which output do I patch these inputs to?

The output monitor in MIDI-OX is still not registering any button presses from my Faderfox and nor my Ohm.

Are there any settings that need to be calibrated on the UC-33e itself? As you can probably tell, I’m pretty lost. I’d love some input guys! (pun intended)

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You need to create a NEW midi-ox output. I’d call it UC-33e Combined, or UC-33e + FF.

Your 2 inputs will be shown on the left of your screen (as the end of a midi cable) and outputs will be on the right (midi cables again).

Then, you need to create links from the 2 UC-33e inputs, to the one midi-ox ouput. Effectively merging the 2 inputs into a single output.

Then, select the new output as the input in your DJ software.

Midi-ox is pretty awesome. If they created a nicer user interface, and made it a little easier to understand, it would get used LOT more.

It’s worth spending the time to learn how to use it.

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Hi

Im pretty new myself to all this and im in the process of figuring out everything at the moment.

I have a uc33 and traktor scratch pro. I want to fully utilise the uc33 so whats the best actions for mapping it etc and using the pre sets. Any help would be great.

Thanks in advance